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California's Gold with Huell Howser
Suisun Bay
Welcome to Suisun Bay, home to one of the strangest fleets of ships you'll ever see, the "Mothball Fleet". Hundreds of ships all chained together, from tub to tanker, from Victory to cruiser, these ships are part of our National Defense Reserve Fleet. Come aboard with Huell as he tours some of these historic ships harking back to our state's — and our nation's naval past.
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In Long Beach, Calif., there’s a 42-acre collection of oilfield islands.

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Huell discovers two very historic and beautiful buildings in Yosemite National Park.

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Huell travels back to a bygone era when he tours the Aztec Hotel and the Wigwam Motel.

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Huell visits Vandenberg for a first-hand look at the over 98,000 acre base.

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Huell visits with Mary Kageyama Nomura, known as the "Songbird of Manzanar"

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Huell explores the beauty and unexpected biodiversity of Death Valley.

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Huell soars above our state as we look at the Pigeon Courier Service.

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Watch Huell as he embarks on a journey to the most dangerous spot on the California coast